Gorse shieldbug
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Ruff
The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…
Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Lesser stag beetle
The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…
My loom band
On Skomer Island, Grace can set her own trends and live a life of adventure, from creating fashionable jewellery out of daisies to exploring the wild landscape.
Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
Autumn
There is plenty of wildlife to see in autumn. This is a time of nature's plenty, with a wonderful hedgerow harvest of blackberries, rose hips, crab apples, hazelnuts and seeds. Have a look at our top autumn wildlife.
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.